Do we still need consent for step parent adoption?

Please check with an adoption attorney in your area who is a member of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys at adoptionattorneys.org These...

If you adopt your niece, that would terminate parental rights of both him and your sister and make you, and if you are married, your spouse, the...

What exactly is the job of a guardian ad-litem?

A guardian ad litem is an attorney appointed by the court to represent the best interests of the child. They are not technically the child's...

Can I give my baby up for adoption successfully with my spouse and avoid a paternity lawsuit from the birth father?

Please consult with an experienced adoption attorney in your area such as the ones found at adoptionattorneys.org They can best help you plan on...

Can I do the adoption without the help of an attorney?

Adoption is a legal procedure which means you are going through a Court for approval. Adoption require that you correctly do each and every...

Unless the birth father's name is on the deed or lease or there is a Court Order granting him access, then he should have no right to enter your...

You are going to want to make this placement permanent by adoption. Adoption is a legal process where the Court establishes your parentage and...

How to terminate father's rights if I am not US citizen and he is?

the Court will not terminate his parental rights unless it is part of an adoption. The Court will view it as the child's right to have a...

How do I have to pay child support when I have given my daughter up for adoption?

Any money that became due as a result of a Court Order before the adoption was finalized, is still due and owing. I would suggest that you contact...

Where to get adoption papers?

You should coordinate your filing for adoption to take place as soon as you are married. While you are not required to have an attorney, you will...